This makes a thick, creamy chocolate smoothie that tastes like a milk shake. I add flax seed meal for a nutritional boost. We think this is plenty sweet, but you may add a little Stevia if you think you need it. But how healthy are these ingredients? Almond milk is low in calories but highContinue reading “Cool Smoothies for a Hot Summer: The Chocolate Monkey”
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Cool Smoothies for a Hot Summer: Cantaloupe Sunrise
This smoothie with a mild flavor of cantaloupe and strawberries makes a good breakfast. So, how healthy is this smoothie? As an orange fruit, cantaloupe is high in beta carotene. [Source: The World’s Healthiest Foods http://www.whfoods.com] Strawberries are high in antioxidants and there is current research looking into possible anti-inflammatory properties. [Source: healthfood-guide.com] Ingredients; 2Continue reading “Cool Smoothies for a Hot Summer: Cantaloupe Sunrise”
Cool Smoothies for a Hot Summer — Pina Colada
I never should have tried this one. It is so good and so easy to make. I do not usually buy coconut milk, but this time I decided to splurge for a special treat. So, how healthy is this smoothie? Pineapple contains Bromelain which has potential anti-inflammatory and digestive tract benefits. [Source: The World’s HealthiestContinue reading “Cool Smoothies for a Hot Summer — Pina Colada”
Happy Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day!
We have an extra “bonus” blog post today because I just learned today is Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day. How did I miss that one? You may know that I come from a family of ice cream lovers with lots of recipes for traditional ice cream as well as banana based “fruit creams.” So todayContinue reading “Happy Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day!”
Cool Smoothies for a Hot Summer: The Blueberry Breeze
This dairy free smoothie gets its creamy texture from frozen bananas. If your fruit is not frozen, you will need to add ice cubes to your smoothie. This will make it a little icy, but it does work. But how healthy is this smoothie? Blueberries are very high in antioxidants and the good news isContinue reading “Cool Smoothies for a Hot Summer: The Blueberry Breeze”
Cool Smoothies for a Hot Summer: Introduction
Where we live summers are hot and humid. One of our favorite ways to stay cool is to enjoy a nice smoothie. If you ask about the essential ingredients in a smoothie you will probably get as many answers as people you ask. These are some of those ingredients along with suggestions for substitutions if needed. FruitContinue reading “Cool Smoothies for a Hot Summer: Introduction”
The Smoothie Poll
Throughout the summer I will be running blog posts on smoothies. Yes, there will be recipes so keep watching throughout the summer. But first, I thought we’d start with a little Poll.
Ten Reasons I Love the Gluten Free Life
I am gluten free for medical reasons, but I also love the gluten free life. For those who feel forced to live gluten free against their will I offer a few of the reasons I love it so much. 1. Fresh strawberries! Yes, my all time favorite food I have loved since childhood — naturallyContinue reading “Ten Reasons I Love the Gluten Free Life”
Gluten Free by Choice
There are people who want the world to know they are not gluten free by choice. These are usually individuals diagnosed with celiac disease who feel forced to live in a way they find distasteful (pun intended). I think this is a sad way to live. Things happen over which we have no control. ButContinue reading “Gluten Free by Choice”
10 Alternatives to Buying Gluten Free Bread
Gluten free bread is expensive. Given the size of the loaves, it is very expensive. So, what are we supposed to do about those things we think have to be served on bread? We find other ways. Here are a few of my favorite bread substitutes I think even my non-gluten free readers will enjoy.Continue reading “10 Alternatives to Buying Gluten Free Bread”
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